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Council approves option to add second ambulance, authorizes funding from EMS and other local sources
Blackford County Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary
After discussion about coverage and funding, Blackford County councilors voted to approve option 1 to add a second ambulance and authorized using EMS fund balances and other available local sources to support start-up costs.
County officials and council members debated competing options to improve ambulance coverage and keep response times local. Ryan Goodspeed and other officials outlined two options and discussed expected costs, coverage gains and funding sources, including the EMS fund and remaining ARP funds.
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